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Mary June Thompson, 86, Osage City: June 7, 1932 – Dec. 7, 2018

December 10, 2018Wayne White

OSAGE CITY, Kan. – Mary June Thompson, 86, passed away on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka, Kan. Mary June Hutchison was born June 7, 1932, in Scranton, Kan., the daughter of Charles M. and Anna (Sheall) Hutchison. She graduated from Scranton High School in the class of 1950.

Mary June was joined in marriage to Clinton “Clint” Lee Thompson on Aug. 21, 1950, in Scranton.

She helped in various aspects of her husband’s businesses, Clint Thompson Lime, Rock and Sand, Clint Thompson Ready Mix and later Clint Thompson Trucking and Construction. But, majority of her time was being a keeper of the family, as a mother and grandmother.

She was a member of the Osage City United Methodist Church, Red Hats and Eastern Star.

Mary June will be forever remembered by her two sons, Mac (Donna Jo) Thompson and Spencer (Keena) Thompson, both of Osage City, Kan.; daughter, Annette (Jeff) Patterson, League City, Texas; brother, Charles Hutchison, Overbrook, Kan.; and nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was loved by all in her community.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clint; and daughter, Mary Beth Neill.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, at the Osage City United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends an hour before service. Burial will follow the service at Osage City Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Osage City United Methodist Church and sent in care of VanArsdale Funeral Chapel, 107 N. Sixth St., Osage City, KS 66523. Condolences may be left at vanarsdalefs.com.

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